The verse has always been about belief. It's the different answers that are said that I learn so much. You said it, but no longer claim it. Why? Only you know the truth. Others say it, yet assure me or any audience here, they are not followers. I am intrigued by these reasons for leaving a faith. The top of the lists are boy meets girl, she gets pregnant, boy wants to take responsibility, girl kills baby, boy could not do anything to save his child, and believes there is no forgiveness and chooses to hide the pain.
That can't be your story; that would be weird. There are so many stories, of why christians leave the faith, yet God says he will never leave or forsake you. Let me tell you, sometimes Gods glory shines most in what we have to overcome. The bible never says wolves become sheep, it never says goats become sheep. The bible says the Good Shepherd lays his life down for the flock. There are lost sheep and they will be found. I hope and pray one day you see this.
The verse is a powerful verse. And yes I know it's context.